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FHS Libguides (Library Guides): Mr. Eliot's Historical Fiction Research Project

Created using your teacher's assignments and library resources, these guides are a great first place to start your research. Find databases, books, websites, and other tools that can help you do your homework.

Search the Library Catalog for Books

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American History (1700s-1800s)

American History by Topic (1900s-present)

American History by Decades (1900s-present)

Links to Databases

Databases are collections of published articles, scholarly papers, research etc. that are made available online. The information in databases has been edited and fact-checked. Databases contain accurate, reliable, and timely information - perfect for your research assignments. 

SUGGESTED DATABASES:

Biography in ContextUS History in Context

World History in ContextThe New York Times (1980-present)

Websites of Interest

When using websites, be sure to find those that come from relevant, reliable sources.  Several are listed below.

World History - Ancient Times to 1900

World History - 20th century - present

Subject Guide

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FHS Research Paper Guide, 8th edition

Please use this guidebook when writing your research paper.  It includes information on how to set up your essay in MLA format and how to correctly cite your sources in your essay and in your Works Cited page.

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Library Learning Objectives

Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. 

When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.

(Massachusetts ELA Writing Standards, #7 & #8)